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Granachan Family History

Granachan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Granahan, Grandjean, Granata, Grantham, Gavaghan, Branaman

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Where is the Granachan family from?

You can see how Granachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granachan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Granachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Granachan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Granachan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Granachan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Granachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granachan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Granachan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Granachan. For the veterans among your Granachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granachan lifespan?

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